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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.26, 3,586.95 and 659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.26, 3,586.95 and 659.88 is: 989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.26 : 3,586.95 = 659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.26/3,586.95 = 659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.26x = 3,586.95 × 659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.26x = 2,366,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,956.57/2,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.84

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